Scots PGC College

Location – 60 Oxenham Street Warwick, Queensland 4370

Website –  http://www.scotspgc.qld.edu.au

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief History

Scots PGC College is a fast-growing boarding school located in Warwick, Queensland. The school was founded in 1918 and has built a reputation as a broad and profound educator. Since 1918, the school has been established for producing quality alumni which is a result from the school’s excellent curriculum. We are a Christian school but we welcome students from all religions. The school have a 1,000-acre land area which is a great advantage for boys and girls to prove themselves and work together in a group under challenging environment. Scot PGC is known as a boarding school with high number of students’ all over Australia and abroad, who are interested in being part of our school. The school accepts students from Year 4 onwards in our boarding house.

Term Dates

We divide our academic year into 4 terms, which are:

  • Term 1: January – April
  • Term 2: April – June
  • Term 3: July – September
  • Term 4: October – November

Pembroke School

Pembroke School

Cricos Provider Number : 00367B

Address : 342 The Parade, Kensington Park, SA 6068

Website : www.pembroke.sa.edu.au

School Type: Co – Educational Boarding School

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Pembroke School is a coeducational school (with optional boarding) with dorms open to students from Grade 7 – 12. Over the past 60 years since Pembroke’s establishment, there have been a large number of international students attending the school, each coming from different parts of the world.

Location

The school is based in the city of Adelaide, the capital state of South Australia.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Depending on the students’ interests and educational goals, they can choose to study between two programs; the International baccalaureate (IB) or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Entry requirements for overseas students

The school requires AEAS results (test can be taken at CETA). If the student does not meet the school’s requirement, they will be required to take extra English classes. Once the student has passed with a minimum grade or qualifications, then the student will be allowed to enrol in the school and proceed to take regular classes.

English Language support

The school offers ESL courses for students who speak English as a second language. The classes provided by the school are small and it allows the teacher to provide unconditional attention to each student. The teachers teaching ESL are highly qualified staff that possess many years of teaching experience with international student.

Academic Achievement/ Other Notable Achievements

Pembroke School is recognized in both Australia and around the world for its excellence in teaching International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes and South Australian Certificate of Education courses.

Pathways to University

Graduates from Pembroke School will be able to pursue higher education in various faculties such as Law, Medicine, Engineering, Business and Trade, Programming and Arts.

Support Services for International Students

School staff will be ready to assist students and providing counselling services during their time at the school. The counsellors provide offer students career guidance, Visa advice, health insurance, academic planning as well as tackling the student’s personal matters.

 

Prince Alfred College

Prince Alfed College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00368A

Website : www.pac.edu.au

Address : Dequetteville Terrace, SA, AUSTRALIA 5071

School Type : Boys, Boarding and Day School

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Prince Alfred College is one of the leading schools for young boys in Australia. The school offers both Primary and Secondary education curriculums. Founded in 1869, the school is renowned for its leading educational programmes for over 140 years. Presently, Prince Alfred College provides students the opportunity to enrol into the highly prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.

The school’s vision is based on “Inspiring Excellence” caters to a delivering a holistic experience, aimed at developing its students into respectable young men. Young men from the school undertake several activities, allowing them to grow both physically and mentally and exceed in academic achievements via sports, arts, teamwork and more.

The school is located near the centre of Adelaide and it takes only 15 minutes by car from the airport.

Location

Based in Adelaide, the capital city South Australia, Prince Alfred College is only 10 minutes away from the city centre and is 15 minutes away from the airport. The school can be easily reached by train, bus or tram.

Curriculum and Qualifications

The school provides two programmes for students to choose from: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) and South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). In addition, these 2 programmes, the college also provides the VET (Vocational Education and Training) course relating to hotel, agricultural and technical subjects.

English Language Support

Alfred College has a programme called The International Student Transition program (ISTP), a programme dedicated to providing students special tutoring and guidance prior to joining regular classes. Students in this program are given special attention and are divided into small groups to maximize learning. Once students successfully complete the programme (and fulfilling the programme’s requirements), they will then be able to attend regular classes.

Entry requirement

Students are to present their grades and results from their current school from Thailand together with AEAS scores.

Pathways to University

Students can use their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) to enrol for a Vocational Degree or through universities across Australia.  The International Baccalaureate programme gives students the competitive edge, allowing them to enter universities worldwide.

Academic Achievement /Other Notable Achievements

A handful of Year 12 students were accepted into leading universities into various faculties such as Law, Journalism and Engineering.

In 2012, students achieved an average IBDP ATAR score of 96.3 and SACE ATAR score of 85.3. As a result, a number of students received scholarships from many respected universities, including Harvard University.

Prince Alfred College has one of the largest alumni networks. The alumni association is the centre for business networks for professionals, including their graduates.

Accommodation

Prince Alfred College provides dorms for students from Year 8 – Year 12. Students living in school dorms are provided with extra classes and special tutoring which are taught in the evening. Students will also have the option to choose homestay accommodations as well.

Support Services

International students will receive full support from the teachers and staff, assisting students with school work or personal matters. Each year, the school holds various activities thus, the school encourages all students to participate as well as gain valuable experience building relationships with others as well as themselves.

 

Scotch College

Scotch College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00615B

Website : www.scotch.sa.edu.au

Address : Carruth Road, Torrens Park, SA, AUSTRALIA 5062

School Type : Boys and Girls School (Co-ed) with Boarding

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Scotch College is a coeducational school established in 1919. Located just 8 kilometres from the centre of Adelaide, the school has a campus area of over 125 acres comprised of modern school buildings, dorms for boys and girls, gym and a sports field for various activities. Scots College provides SACE courses, they are standard courses used in South Australia and is recognized by universities in Australia and around the world. The school currently has students from countries such as Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia and many others. In addition, the school provides high-speed internet to aid students in their studies and to easily research information relating to their coursework.

Curriculum and Qualifications

By offering the SACE (South Australian Certificate of Education) courses, students in Year 10 – 12 will have the flexibility to choose subjects according to their interests. There are over 30 electives for the students in Year 12 to select from. With a large assortment of subjects to choose from, these courses are aimed to help students to discover their hidden interests and talents.

English Language Support

Scotch College provides English as a Second Language (ESL) course, specifically designed for students who do not speak English as their primary language. This courses focuses on enhancing the student’s English abilities by placing them in a small, tight-knit group. This allows the student to be comfortable and allows the teacher to effectively keep track of each student’s progress.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

Graduates from Scotch College are high academic achievers and 35% of the graduates possess the top 10 highest scores in the state.

Accommodation

The school encourages all international students to stay in the school dorms as there will be on-site staff to take care and assist the students. The dorms can accommodate more than 80 students and dorms are separated by gender. Each dorm is staffed with a Head of House, supervising assistant, school tutors and a nurse.

Support Services for International students

The school has staff on board to assist international students in matters relating to counselling services to aid students in their studies and well-being in and out of school.

Westminster School

Westminster School

Cricos Provider Number : 00602G

School Type : Co-Educational boarding School

Address : Alison Avenue, Marion, SA 5043

Website : www.westminster.sa.edu.au

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history

Westminster School is a coeducational school and serves as a day and boarding school. Presently, the school has over 700 students enrolled in Grade 8 – 12. Founded in 1961, the 150 acre campus consists of modern buildings, services and facilities that are surrounded by the natural beauty of Adelaide.

Location

Westminster School is located in Marion and 11 kilometres or 15 minutes away from the international airport in Adelaide. Students are able to commute to and from the school with ease by train, bus and school buses.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Graduates from Westminster School will receive a South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). At the end of each semester, the school issues out report cards allowing both the students and parents to review the child’s academic progress.

English Language Support

Every student from Year 10 – 12 will study English as a Second Language (ESL). Each class is comprised of a small group of students and are taught by qualified teachers, accustomed to teaching foreign students.

Accommodation

Students can choose to live in the school dorms or choose homestay where they will stay with an Australian family.  Students who choose to live with homestay families quickly grasp the English language, as well as being integrated into the Australian culture. Students who choose to stay in the dorms will be presented with facilities to ensure maximum comfort. Also, there will be an on-site staff ready to assist students in both boarding and homestay locations.

Support Services for International Students

There are school officials or International Student Co-Coordinators (ISC) that help mentor or guide the students whether it is about academics or about their well-being.

Academic Achievements

Each year, students are able to register and enrol for a variety of subjects across various fields at the university. Subjects such as: Medicine, Law, Economics, Science, Engineering, Finance and Accounting and such. Graduates from the school successfully attend universities across Australia and in other countries worldwide.

 

Seymour College

Seymour College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00628G

Name of School : Seymour College

School Type : Girls School

Website : www.seymour.sa.edu.au

Address : 546 Portrush Road, Glen Osmond, South Australia 5064, Australia

Philosophy

Seymour College is a girls’ day and boarding school to Year 12, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Here at Seymour College we are passionate about offering our girls an outstanding education, and helping them flourish as learners, and as people. Seymour inspires within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence. The vision is to foster women of strength, optimism and justice, contributing to an equitable world for all.

Academic Achievement

The 2015 Results

  • The median ATAR achieved was 92.25
  • 14 students (14%) were in the top 1% nationally, with an ATAR of 99+
  • 23 students (23%) were in the top 2% nationally, with an ATAR of 98+
  • 38 students (38%) were in the top 5% nationally, with an ATAR of 95+
  • 58 students (57%) were in the top 10% nationally, with an ATAR of 90+

Curriculum and Qualifications

IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma)

South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)

Location

Adelaide, Australia just 10 minutes from the City of Adelaide, South Australia.

Christ Church Grammar School

Cricos Provider Number : 00433G

Address : Queenslea Dr, Claremont WA 6010 Australia

Website : www.ccgs.wa.edu.au

School Type : Boy,  day and boarding Schools

Philosophy : Special Features, Brief history

Christ Church Grammar School is an all boys’ boarding school. The school was founded in 1910 and focuses on developing each student’s existing talent according to the Angelican principals of the school.

Location

Christ Church Grammar School has 4 campuses:

  • Claremont Campus
  • Mount Claremont Playing Fields
  • Brockway, Mount Claremont
  • Kooringal

The main campus is located in Claremont Campus, located 9 kilometres from downtown Perth.

Accommodation

The school provides a boarding facility and staff to ensure conveniences of each student are met during their stay.

Support Services for International students

A coordinator will be supervising all international students, take responsibility and assist students during the school year. The coordinator will be in constant contact with the student’s parents or guardians to discuss problems or concerns the student encounters at the school.

Curriculum & Qualifications

Students will have the flexibility to choose subjects from the 8 disciplines offered at the school in Year 7 to Year 10: Mathematics, Science, English, Arts, Computer Science, Social Studies, Environmental Studies, Health and Languages. Students in Year 11 and Year 12 will be able to choose any subject of their choice.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

Each year students who graduate from Christ Church Grammar School enrols in world-recognized universities across Australia.

PLC Perth

PLC Perth

CRICOS Provider Number : 

Website : www.plc.wa.edu.au

Address : PO Box 126 Cottesleoe, WA, AUSTRALIA 6911

School Type : Girl, Boarding School

Philosophy – Special Features, Brief history        

PLC is an all girls’ boarding school with an outstanding reputation, founded in 2915. The school aims to develop the confidence of each student and strive to become successful in the future. PLC is committed to developing each student’s unique trait and ability to benefit themselves and society. The school encourages the students to not only limit their academic learning in classrooms but also gain knowledge through participating in social activities. School sets up sporting events, concerts, festivals and takes students on excursions. The aim of PLC is to create a friendly learning environment for students to learn, develop and exchange cultural knowledge with one another.

 Location

PLC is not located far from downtown Perth and is easily accessible by train and bus.

 Curriculum and Qualifications

The school employs the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) curriculum for Year 11 and Year 12 students, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.  The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is a highly respected programme and is recognized by leading universities around the world.

English Language Support

PLC teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) Programme to international students who wish to better develop and enhance their English skills. The course not only teaches English, but the course lets students to become familiar with the educational system and structure in Australia.

Pathways to University

Students in PLC choose to enrol in leading universities in Perth and other leading universities across Australia.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

In 2012, 100% of all Year 12 students successfully graduated under the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) curriculum with average scores of:

  • 4% of students received an ATAR score higher than 99.00 (Top 1% of Western Australia)
  • 25% of students received an ATAR score higher than 95.00 (Top 5% of Western Australia)
  • 53% of students received an ATAR score higher than 90.00 (Top 10% of Western Australia)

Accommodation

PLC provides boarding facilities for students in Year 7 to Year 12. There will be an on-site staff to supervise and assist the students.

Support Services for International Students

PLC is fully equipped with on-hand staff to assist and facilitate international students to ensure each student is well-taken of at the school. Support Services include a principal to that assists students through their development and encourages the student to participate in school activities and events. PLC Support Services offer Year Coordinators for each Year; staff members efficiently coordinate with parents to ensure each student is on track in their academic ventures. Additionally, Support Services include a tutor to aid students with coursework and homework.

Hills International College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00997E

Address : Lot 4 Johanna St. Jimboomba QLD 4280

Website : www.hills.qld.edu.au

Philosophy : Special Features, Brief history

Hills International College was founded in 1992 and proudly accepts international students from around the world. Many students from Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea and Germany choose Hill International College as their school of choice. The school is committed to providing an updated, rigorous and relevant curriculum geared toward the 21st century learner to maximise a student’s learning abilities. The school is small and supports a safe and supportive and community-like environment for students to exchange intercultural values as well as successfully develop their academic career.

Location

The school is located in Jimboomba, Queensland.

Curriculum and Qualifications

Fresh graduates will receive the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), a certificate that is well-recognized by many universities nationally and abroad.

Accommodation

Hills International College provides boarding facilities to both male and female students on campus and they are a short walking distance to the college itself. The 4-person rooms are designed as a motel-styled accommodation, fully furnished with a kitchenette, private showering areas, toilets and sink. All students will be in possession of their personal laptops and televisions in the rooms. The school provides students with cleaning contractors, attending to the students’ laundry needs. Bed linen is changed weekly and the student’s personal laundry is done 3 days per week. Students will also have the option to stay with a Homestay family arranged by the college. The college has over 10 years’ experience with homestay services, dedicated to ensuring each student’s happiness, needs and well-being are met while living in Australia.

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School

CRICOS Provider Number : 00533D

Website : www.girlsgrammar.com

Address : Cnr Queen Victoria Parade & Chermside Road, East Ipswich, QLD, AUSTRALIA 4305

School Type : Co-ed (Perp. To Year 4), Girls only (Year 5 – 12), boarding School

Philosophy – Special Feature and Brief History

Ipswich Girl’s Grammar School is an all girls’ boarding school, founded in 1892. The school serves as a coeducational school, starting from Preparatory to Year 4 and from Year 5 to Year 12 onwards, it is an all girls’ school The school’s mission aims to create confident young women excelling in academic studies and preparing them to succeed in the future. Students at the school will benefit from careful instruction, hands-on experience, employing independent thought and problem solving skills as well as the freedom to explore artistic creativity. The school is driven on teaching students to apply the knowledge they gained from the classroom to practical uses elsewhere.

Location

The Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School is located within a fresh, lush and safe environment in the south-eastern area of Queensland, in Ipswich District. Students can easily commute to and from school using the train or bus.

Curriculum and Qualifications

The school has 2 curriculums:

  • Middle School: Years 7 to Year 9 – The curriculum is focused on preparing students to entire their senior year.
  • Senior School: Years 10 to Year 12 – The curriculum are focused on providing a diverse range of subjects to match students’ interests.

The subjects offered by the school are: English, Mathematics, Science, Health & Physical Education and Life Skills. Other courses include: Business & Vocational Education, Modern Languages, SOSE (Social Sciences), Sport, Health & Physical Education, Technology and Visual & Performing Arts.

Academic Achievement/ Other Notable Achievements

Students who graduate from Year 12 graduate with outstanding academic results which are recognized and respected throughout Queensland.

Accommodation

Students have the option to board at the campus’s Cribb House, a pleasant dormitory fully furnished with modern conveniences and amenities for students to utilize during their stay. Students will be able to board from Year 7 onwards.

Ipswich Grammar School

Cricos Provider Number : 00499A

Address : Cnr Burnett & Darling Street,  Grammar School Hill Ipswich 4305

Website : www.igs.qld.edu.au

School Type : Boys Boarding School

Philosophy : Special Features, Brief history

Ipswich Grammar School was founded in 1863 and served as Queensland’s first all boys’ high school in the state. The school’s curriculum provides students with a wide diversity of interesting subjects; from Political Science, Education, Military, Science, Music, Arts, Medicine and Law.

Location

Ipswich Grammar School is located in the south-eastern area of Queensland, in Ipswich District. Ipswich is a 40 minute to 1 hour drive from Brisbane and Gold Coast.

Curriculum and Qualifications

The school’s curriculum is based on providing students with practical subjects to apply them in the future. Students can choose a myriad of subjects that interests them. Subjects range from Legal Studies, Mathematic, Accounting, Information Processing and Technology and Trade & Business Mathematics.

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

Every year, 90% of the students from Ipswich Grammar School receive Offer Letters from prestigious universities across Australia. Currently, a large number of students who graduate from the school continue onwards to take up high positions in their respective careers.

English Language support

Students will be able to take extra English courses taught by qualified and experienced English teachers.

Accommodation

The school provides a dormitory located within a safe and secure environment to ensure each student’s needs are met during their stay. The dormitory provides a full range of facilities, amenities including a 3-course meal.

Support Services for International students

There are counsellors who will be able to advise students about school or about living in Australia. Students can discuss all matters of interest with the staff including attractive travel destinations, tourist attractions and so forth.

The Geelong College

The Geelong College

CRICOS Provider Number : 00142G

Address : PO Box 5, Geelong, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3220

Website : www.geelongcollege.vic.edu.au

School Type : Co-educational, Day and Boarding

Philosophy – Special Features Brief history 

Geelong College is a private, coeducation school and is recognized one of Australia’s leading colleges. The school was founded in 1861 and has a long history of academic excellence. The school promotes a community-like environment, mixed with traditional values and modern technology. In addition to providing a solid curriculum, Geelong College encourages all students to participate in other non-academic activities such as arts, sports, music and more. As a result, students who successfully graduate from the school are confident young adults, achieving high test scores and are able to enter leading universities of their choice.

Location 

Geelong College is located in Geelong (an hour away from Melbourne) and it is Melbourne’s second largest city in the state of Victoria consisting of a population of 208,000 people. Geelong College is positioned in a safe environment, ideal for student, teachers and parents.

Curriculum Qualification

Geelong college offers 2 types of curriculums:

• Preparatory School, starting at age 3 to Grade 8.

• Senior School, Grade 9 to Grade 12 onwards. During Year 9 – 10, students will search for courses that will align with their interests.

Therefore, Geelong will determine all programmes and courses to ensure they meet students’ expectations. Students in Year 11 – 12 will receive intensive lessons from each subject, effectively enhancing their skills before university enrolment. Additionally, there will be extra teachers for each subject, extra courses and additional group work activities designed for Year 11 – 12.

English Language support

Students can study English as a Second Language (ESL) to improve their English proficiency. ESL classes are small and compact and are taught by experienced teachers.

Academic Achievement

The Geelong College has a successful record of academic achievements including students achieving high VCE scores and an overall score of 82.95 in ATAR in 2013. Additionally, an impressive 33% of Year 12 students scored more than 90.00 in ATAR in that year.

Accommodation

Geelong College provides students with boarding facilities, for girls and for boys. The rooms are light, comfortable and are furnished with necessities, including large common areas with kitchenettes and recreation areas. The boarding facilities hold as much as 100 students, including both local and international studies. The college places great emphasis on providing a safe environment for students to live comfortably while pursuing their educational careers at the college. There are on-site medical staff in case of emergencies as well as extra staff to help tutor students.